The meeting will provide the opportunity Alaskans around the state have asked for to express their thoughts and concerns regarding the proposed cuts to the University of Alaska budget for Fiscal Year 2018.

Over the last three years, significant cuts to the University of Alaska have resulted in the loss of hundreds of employees, elimination or suspension of 50 academic programs, and reduced the morale of University faculty and stakeholders. The UA Board of Regents has expressed deep concern that the proposed cuts will have a crippling effect on the University of Alaska.

Members of the public can participate in today’s meeting at Legislative Information Offices across the state. Those that cannot make it to an LIO can call 907-465-4648 to get the number to phone in public testimony.

WHO: University of Alaska Finance Subcommittee

WHAT: Public testimony on proposed cuts to the University of Alaska

WHERE: In person in the House Finance Committee room or at LIOs across Alaska